Kelly and Lauren discuss the many motivations that are driving people to adopt a minimalist lifestyle and benefits that come with living simply.This episode was inspired by two questions shared on the Millennial Minimalists Instagram page @MillennialMinimalists, which asked followers about why they adopted this lifestyle and how it has been improving their lives.You will learn about all of the minimalist motivations out there, including the drivers behind why Kelly and Lauren adopted this lifestyle and more.Be inspired to remove the excess from your life and start reaping the great rewards that come with living with less. 
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Be inspired by the great advantages that come with adopting a minimalist lifestyle!Kelly is interviewed by the popular BBC featured podcast, The Big V Energy Podcast with co-host Alex Gillam to discuss practical advice on how to declutter all areas of excess from the physical things to mental clutter.You will learn how to let go, reduce stress, improve your focus, spend with greater intention, travel lighter and more!On the Big V Energy podcast, Alex and her co-host Chess Galea serve candid conversations that matter to woman about woman.They explore the realities, frustrations, and success stories of females in the 21st century and unpack a wide range of topics including body positivity; equality in sports; mental health; building a female owned business; fertility and more.Host Alex Gillam is an aspiring minimalist, and her lifestyle challenges and goals and curiosities about minimalism may be relatable and helpful to you! Be inspired to let go of the excess from your life and start pursuing a more minimal and meaningful every day!Follow the Big V Energy Podcast on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyFollow the Big V Energy Podcast on InstagramFollow Millennial Minimalists on Instagram & FacebookFind Partner Discounts for BetterHelp, Viome and Remade natural sleep supplement and Lauren's Closet Course at Mastersimplicity.com

The Power of Less with The Big V Energy Podcast

This episode is a MUST LISTEN for all! You will be motivated to let go of any relational clutter that may be holding you back from building healthy bonds.
Kelly speaks with famed relationship expert and best-selling author Thais Gibson, to share insights from her latest book, Learning Love, to help you strengthen your relationship with yourself and others.
Drawing on Thais’ decade of research and experience with clients, she shares a background on attachment theory, the four types of attachment styles, examples of how conflict plays out between attachment styles, and her tools to help you heal in your relationships and become more securely attached.  
You will learn the importance of examining, updating, or uprooting obscure behaviors that may be hindering your relationship with yourself and others.
Be empowered to gain a better understanding of your own relational patterns and needs (and those of others) so that you can create more meaningful connections.
Take the attachment style quiz to find your style!
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Understand Your Attachment Style for Better Relationships with Thais Gibson

This is part 2 of Kelly and Lauren’s latest Q&A episode where they share their responses to your minimalist lifestyle questions!Kelly and Lauren recently prompted the question, “Ask Us Anything!” on social media @MillennialMinimalists and through their mailing list (mastersimplicity.com), and today they continue to share their lifestyle tips!You will learn how to pack minimally for a weekend or weeks away, how to streamline your morning routine, how to stop getting caught in the loop of buying and decluttering, how to rotate the clothes in your closet, how to make better decisions about what to keep and let go of, and more!Plus, Kelly and Lauren each share their money saving goals and some of their favourite simple meal ideas!Be inspired to reflect on the excess in your life, let go, and gain more.Mastersimplicity.com (Closet Course)MillennialMinimalists on IGMillennialMinimalists on FB

Ask Us Anything! (Q&A Pt.2)

Be inspired to reflect on the excess in your life, let go and gain more!In this one-on-one discussion, Kelly and Lauren answer your responses to their questions: “what do you find difficult letting go of?” and “what is one area of excess that you are working on but feel stuck?”Coming from Kelly and Lauren's own research and experiences, together they share how to let go of memorabilia, sentimental items, greeting cards, gifts you don’t need, just in case items, expensive items that aren’t selling, excess kitchen stuff and office supplies, and the junk in junk drawers!Plus, they take a deep dive into the topic of relational clutter, specifically how to let go of or manage friendships that are no longer serving you.This is part one of a two part Q&A discussion. Stay tuned for part two where they share their responses to their question, “Ask Us Anything!" It's especially a fun one, so please stay tuned…
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Let Go & Gain More (Q&A Pt.1)

Be inspired to start building a more meaningful relationship with yourself so that you can be and receive the kind of healthy love that you and we all deserve.Kelly speaks with fellow minimalist and international best-selling author, Humble The Poet, to discuss insights from his book, How To Be Love(d): Simple Truths for Going Easier on Yourself, Embracing Imperfection & Loving Your Way to a Better Life.The common theme that flows through all of Humble’s works is ‘let go and gain more,’ and in How To Be Love(d) he opens up about letting go of his unhealthy addiction to the approval of others to achieve love.You will be encouraged to reflect on your own love behaviors and let go of lessons from your past that may be causing you to seek love in healthy ways.You will learn that love is not found, but rather realized, and that when we love ourselves, love will be easier.humblethepoet.comFollow Humble on InstagramAttachment Theory Explained

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